Undergraduate Course: Conservation Management (ECSC10022)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Ecological Science |
Other subject area |
Environmental Courses |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This module will bring together a consideration of the principles underlying the establishment of scientifically sound ecological management in conservation programmes and the economic, legislative and practical measures for implementing them. Through case studies we will see how the practical and social context of conservation interacts with scientific theory for the mitigation of perceived conflicts between man and wildlife.
There will be a field trip to the Cairngorms over one weekend to which the students will be expected to contribute the cost of one night's accommodation (£20).
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Block 3 (Sem 2), Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-6 | | | | 14:00 - 17:00 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-6 | 14:00 - 17:00 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 17:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Lecture - Room 5, Crew Building Annexe |
| Additional information |
16 hour(s) per week for 1 week(s). |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will gain an integrated knowledge of the principal areas of conservation management and an understanding of how these relate to practical conservation projects. They will demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles underlying the establishment of scientifically sound ecological management in conservation programmes and the economic, legislative and practical measures for implementing them. They will also understand the importance of the social and economic context of conservation management and be familiar with the practical constraints. This understanding will be informed by recent relevant literature and communication with senior professionals in the field of conservation.
From this students will gain an appreciation of the need for a scientific underpinning of conservation management programmes and will be able to critically assess the relative merits and demerits of practical conservation measures. The use of case studies will enable students to develop a detailed understanding of how the practical and social context of conservation interacts with scientific theory for the mitigation of perceived conflicts between man and wildlife.
Students will be given the opportunity to practise in professional level contexts through the fieldtrip to the Cairngorms and will be expected to offer professional level interpretations of encountered problems.
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Assessment Information
| The course will be assessed by continuous assessment only. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Barbra Harvie
Tel:
Email: Barbra.Harvie@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Helen Mckeating
Tel: (0131 6)50 5430
Email: Helen.McKeating@ed.ac.uk |
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